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NHS Western Isles confirms COVID-19 cluster on Lewis
Published on 23 October 2020
NHS Western Isles can confirm that three Lewis residents have today tested positive for COVID-19. Following a short inpatient stay for one; all three individuals are now self isolating at home. NHS Western Isles can confirm that all the appropriate steps in... -
Flu vaccination in the Western Isles
Published on 22 October 2020
Those in the Western Isles who are eligible for the influenza vaccination are being urged to contact NHS Western Isles to book an appointment, at a venue near them, on 01851 763304. Please do not contact your GP Practice as this... -
A well deserved retirement for Board Chair, Ian
Published on 19 October 2020
NHS Western Isles Chair, Ian Burgess, recently retired, after seven years as a Board member. Gill McCannon, previously Vice Chair, has taken over the role as Interim Chair. Appointed as Chair in January 2019, Ian Burgess had served previously on the... -
COVID-19 cases in the Western Isles
Published on 15 October 2020
As of 15th October 2020, the total number of people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Western Isles is 56. This number includes those cases linked to the outbreak in Uist (48) and one additional individual who tested positive in... -
Keeping safe: COVID-19 outbreak
Published on 15 October 2020
NHS Western Isles is continuing to remind communities across the Western Isles of the important safety advice, guidance and restrictions to help prevent any further spread of COVID-19. Physical distancing, hand and respiratory hygiene, the use of face masks and coverings,... -
That is the way we wash them - in the Western Isles!
Published on 9 October 2020
NHS Western Isles has again joined forces with local folk rock band Peat & Diesel to collaborate on a new tongue-in-cheek music video ‘That’s the way we wash them’, hugely inspired by their smash hit ‘That’s the way we do it in the Western...